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The ROAR Center is a recognized Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
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Se habla español.
Interpreters available for other languages.
Baltimore City’s problems with crime and violence reflect decades of intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, and disinvestment in our neighborhoods, youth and families. Baltimore City cannot arrest and prosecute its way out of this—answering violence rooted in oppression with more violence and oppression.
ROAR’s community-based, survivor-centered approach intentionally builds the foundation of trust, respect, and healing necessary to address crime in ways traditional law enforcement can’t.
Our programs and partnerships create opportunities for residents to recover from trauma and avoid violence both in the short term and in the years to come. The impact ripples outward as people heal to become stronger parents, family members, co-workers, and members of the community less prone to using or suffering from violence.
Survivors receiving treatment are less likely to be re-hospitalized or incarcerated, saving city and state governments millions in health care and incarceration costs.
A 2006 study of hospital-based violence intervention programs found that only 5% of participating patients who received intervention were re-hospitalized, compared with 36% of non-participants. Reducing rehospitalization was associated with an estimated $598,000 health care cost savings. Program participants were four times less likely to be convicted of a violent crime. This saved the state approximately $1.25 million in incarceration costs. (Source: National League of Cities).
I just wanna take time out and say I really appreciate everything you and the ROAR center have had my back on. Lord knows where I’d be without y'all. Peace and blessings and keep up the great work.
George R., Former ROAR Client
I'd like to send an enormous THANK YOU to the entire ROAR team for the work you have done to support my client. Both she and I are eternally grateful for all that you have done. We were reflecting on how far she has come since we first started working together. We could not have made such strides without ROAR. So please let your entire team know how grateful we are for you and for all the fantastic work you do in our community!
Emily Blattner, M.Ed., LMSW, Social Worker